
LIMERICK, IRELAND – Concerns are growing in Limerick as prices for essential food items continue to rise. Reports indicate that the cost of various foodstuffs, including breadstuffs and Indian meal, have seen significant increases.
In particular, the prices for different types of flour have surged, with rates ranging from 3s. to 4s. per sack. Additionally, the cost of Indian meal has witnessed a substantial hike, with a rise of 16s. per ton.
This trend of rising prices extends to other articles of consumption as well, further straining the finances of the local population. The impact of these price increases on households and the broader economy remains a cause for concern among the people of Limerick.
Dublin Daily Express – Monday 03 August 1914